High school football: Running back duo of Mitchell, Newman propel Carthage to bounce-back victory against Watertown
WATERTOWN — A week after being dealt a tough loss last week, the Carthage football team returned with a vengeance Friday night. Alex Mitchell ran for a career-high 188 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns as the Comets rolled to a 50-16 triumph in a Class A National Division game played on Watertown’s turf field at Case Middle School. Teammate Andre Newman rushed for three scores of ...
Carthage's football team bounced back with a dominant 50-16 victory over Watertown after a tough loss to state-ranked Whitesboro. Running back duo Alex Mitchell and Andre Newman led the way, each scoring three touchdowns on the night. Mitchell rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while Newman contributed 141 yards and three scores of his own.
The Comets dominated the first half, scoring on six of their eight drives and taking a 36-8 lead into halftime. Watertown managed to score twice in the second half, but Carthage's defense held strong, allowing only 53 points for the night. With this win, Carthage improved to 4-2 on the season and secured a second-place finish in the division.
Coach Jason Coffman was pleased with his team's performance, noting the strong chemistry between Mitchell and Newman. The Comets will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.
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